Europe
British lawmaker killed in knife attack
October 15, 2021
A British member of Parliament from Prime Minister Boris Johnson's party was stabbed to death on Friday while meeting with constituents.
Asia
Afghanistan mosque blast kills dozens
October 15, 2021
A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in southern Afghanistan has killed at least 37 people. This follows a similar attack last week. What does it mean for Afghan security?
Food
A UK bakery is embroiled in an illegal sprinkle scandal
October 15, 2021
Get Baked bakery in the UK has been using American sprinkles, which contain a food dye not legal in the UK. The owner says British sprinkles just aren't as good.
Animals
The World Wide Fund for Nature needs people to look at walruses
October 15, 2021
The group is using satellite images, from Arctic regions to help track how walruses are being affected by climate change. Kids as young as ten can participate, with parental permission.
Europe
Norwegian police name man responsible for bow and arrow attacks
October 15, 2021
More details have emerged about the man who allegedly killed five people in Norway with a bow and arrows earlier this week.
The latest progress in the investigation into the January 6 insurrection
October 15, 2021
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with January 6th Select Committee member Congressman Jamie Raskin about the latest efforts to subpoena former Trump officials.
Law
January 6 committee to moves to hold Bannon in criminal contempt
October 15, 2021
Former Trump White House strategist Steve Bannon could face charges of criminal contempt after he defied a congressional subpoena to sit for a deposition.
StoryCorps
With 3 bold marks, Indigenous women helped revive a once-banned tradition
October 15, 2021
Grete Bergman was among the first Gwich'in women to get traditional facial markings since colonizers barred the practice. She and markings artist Sarah Whalen-Lunn did it for their daughters.
National
Morning news brief
October 15, 2021
FDA advisors approve Moderna booster shots. Steve Bannon faces criminal contempt charges in the Jan. 6 investigation. And, the trial on the death of Ahmaud Arbery begins next week.
TV Reviews
'Succession's' highly anticipated 3rd season is finally here, and it's great TV
October 15, 2021
Succession's pandemic-delayed third season kicks off Sunday — and TV critic Eric Deggans says it's well worth the wait.